The Rainbow Path

Found in varied forms throughout the world, this ancient and beautiful “keyhole door” symbol is the Sunburst Mandala. It is an image describing the soul’s journey of awakening to the pure Self within, as well as the origin and unfolding of the creation. This universal symbol encompasses the Sunburst teachings and can be used as a tool of inspiration; it can be studied and meditated upon.

The eight rainbow-colored sections of this mandala symbolize the Eightfold Path of Conscious Living. The primary path is meditation, the foundation for all the others. Through these practices, we can unlock inner doors to the Divine Spirit within, giving us the strength to live a loving and compassionate life.

The Eightfold Path of Conscious Living

Meditation

Association

Conduct

Nourishment

Study

Work

Speech

Re-creation

The petals around the center of the mandala represent twelve energies of virtue. These energies emanate out of the first creation of light, the consciousness and energy of the Christ. Corresponding to the twelve astrological signs, they sustain all creation with their healing love.

The Twelve Virtues

Loyalty………………

Aries

Equanimity……….

Libra

Patience……………..

Taurus

Courage…………..

Scorpio

Honesty……………..

Gemini

Humility…………..

Sagittarius

Perseverance……..

Cancer

Temperance……..

Capricorn

Compassion………..

Leo

Charity…………….

Aquarius

Continence…………

Virgo

Faith………………..

Pisces

Making the effort to walk the Eightfold Path and exemplify the Twelve Virtues in daily life will quicken your awakening in divine consciousness.